Composing at the piano at Yaddo in 1984. (Photo by Carol Bullard)

Daron discusses his works for piano at a public demonstration and masterclass at the New England Conservatory of Music. Using his past as a pianist—he has appeared as a soloist and, frequently, as a collaborative pianist—and his experiences (including his years as a student of Adam Kleczewski, Duane Dishaw, Jeanette Ross, and Marion Zarcesna), at the keyboard as a jumping-off point, Hagen will discuss the following works:

• Piano Variations

• Qualities of Light

• Suite for Piano (required piece for the Cliburn Competition)

• Five Nocturnes

• Piano Concerto No. 2: Chaplin’s Tramp

• Piano Concerto No. 1

• Nocturne for Piano & String Quintet or String Orchestra

Click on any title above to learn about the works in advance of the masterclass.

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